FIGlet
(ver 2.2)
Abandoned Freeware


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|_|   |___\____|_|\___|\__| is a program for making large letters out 

of ordinary text...
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FIGlet would typically be used to create a "logo" (typically the name
of a computer, BBS, etc.) at the beginning of a "Message of the Day" (MOTD).

FIGlet prints its input using large characters (called ``FIGcharacters'')
made up of ordinary screen characters (called ``sub-characters'').  
FIGlet output is generally reminiscent of the sort of ``signatures'' many 
people like to put at the end of e-mail and UseNet messages.  It is also 
reminiscent of the output of some banner programs, although it is oriented 
normally, not sideways.

FIGlet can print in a variety of fonts, both left-to-right and 
right-to-left, with adjacent FIGcharacters kerned and ``smushed'' together 
in various ways.  FIGlet fonts are stored in separate files, which can be
identified by the suffix ``.flf''.  Most FIGlet font files will be stored 
in FIGlet's default font directory.

FIGlet can also use ``control files'', which tell it to map certain input 
characters to certain other characters, similar to the Unix tr command.  
Control files can be identified by the suffix ``.flc''.  Most FIGlet control 
files will be stored in FIGlet's default font directory.